Vance Fears AI Spies. Americans Under Total Surveillance by Their Own Companies

He promised to develop a unified AI standard that could be enshrined at the state level.

JD Vance, who has held the post of US Vice President since January 2025, emphasized the need to regulate AI. In his opinion, technologies should not be used to violate the privacy of Americans.

Vance's statement came amid scandals involving AI facial recognition systems. In 2025, Clearview AI was accused of collecting 30 billion photos without citizens' consent. Amazon (partially blocked in RF) introduced AI monitoring of employees in warehouses.

The US government is discussing a federal AI law. The draft requires algorithm transparency and bans discrimination.

The unified AI standard should guarantee data protection, ethical use, and national security. Vance stressed: technologies serve people, not surveillance of them.

American states are already introducing restrictions: California banned facial recognition in schools, Illinois — biometrics without consent. A federal standard will unify the approach.

Russian AI legislation is stricter than Western. Federal Law No. 123-FZ establishes control over high-risk systems and mandatory certification.

AI in Russia serves development, not surveillance. The state guarantees personal data protection and a balance between innovation and citizen safety.